Game Thread: 10/11 Magic @ Spurs 7:30 CS (8:30 EST, 3:30 Riga Time)

[BillMc]

Just noticed I have the the thread date wrong for the game for all you in North America as it should be 10/10. It's already the 11th here. Wasn't thinking. My bad.


https://www.poundingtherock.com/2017/10/10/16450804/preseason-game-preview-san-antonio-spurs-vs-orlando-magic (https://www.poundingtherock.com/2017/10/10/16450804/preseason-game-preview-san-antonio-spurs-vs-orlando-magic)




San Antonio Spurs vs. Orlando Magic

October 10, 2017 | 7:30 pm CDT

Watch: League Pass

Spurs injuries: Kawhi Leonard (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/132534/kawhi-leonard) (quadriceps), Tony Parker (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/21781/tony-parker) (quadriceps)
Magic injuries: none
A tougher defensive test

Whether due to the competition, the addition of players such as Simmons and Isaac or both, the Magic have given up 92, 89 and 90 in their three preseason games. They’re young and athletic, the type of team that may test the Spurs’ ability to move the ball and find the open shot. No word yet on who will be on the floor for the Good Guys.

[BillMc]

LaMarcus interview (might be a few days old)


http://nba.cdn.turner.com/nba/big/teams/spurs/2017/10/09/1664391/caption/1507581810452-LA-Season-3-1--1664391_1280x720.mp4

[BillMc]

PTR says this will be on League Pass. I am sceptical.

[BillMc]

Yesterday's practice interviews highlights:


http://nba.cdn.turner.com/nba/big/teams/spurs/2017/10/09/1664268/caption/1507576643934-Spurs-Sound-10-9-1664268_1280x720.mp4

Joffrey likes wine. I'm guessing a max contract coming soon. :bobo

[Dex]

First chance I'll have to actually try to catch a preseason game. Hopefully there is a decent stream to be found.

[spurs10]

:flag: Headed to the game shortly. Will be fun to watch the new guys and the old as well! It's probably about 1:00 in Riga I'm thinking. Thanks for the post! Prost!! :toast

[spurs10]

Yesterday's practice interviews highlights:


http://nba.cdn.turner.com/nba/big/teams/spurs/2017/10/09/1664268/caption/1507576643934-Spurs-Sound-10-9-1664268_1280x720.mp4

Joffrey likes wine. I'm guessing a max contract coming soon. :bobo Oui!! He better not try and order some at the AT&T Center. Probably gave Boones Farm or MD 20/20

[BillMc]

Oui!! He better not try and order some at the AT&T Center. Probably gave Boones Farm or MD 20/20
:lol

I am sure Joffrey is smart enough only to order from Pounding the Rock, Pop's personal winery.

[spurs10]

:lol

I am sure Joffrey is smart enough only to order from Pounding the Rock, Pop's personal winery. Is that really Pop's winery? He had one called A to Z or something...think he sold it. Yes I'm sure Joffrey knows how to play this!! :toast

[BillMc]

First chance I'll have to actually try to catch a preseason game. Hopefully there is a decent stream to be found.

Hopefully, someone will provide a good stream. As I said earlier, don't believe it will actually be on League Pass.

[BillMc]

Is that really Pop's winery? He had one called A to Z or something...think he sold it. Yes I'm sure Joffrey knows how to play this!! :toast

San Antonio Winos has a nice ring for the bench crew name.

[Proxy]

the nbastream subreddit has had some kind of stream for the other preseason games, y'all can probably find a stadium feed there at the very least

[BillMc]

Anyone got a workable stream yet?

[vjcchs12]

Anyone got a workable stream yet?

+1

[Dex]

http://ifirstrow.eu/watch/582521/3/watch-san-antonio-spurs-vs-orlando-magic.html

Fuckton of ads (enable AdBlock if you have it), but working well so far.

[Chinook]

http://ifirstrow.eu/watch/582521/3/watch-san-antonio-spurs-vs-orlando-magic.html

Fuckton of ads (enable AdBlock if you have it), but working well so far.

Yeah, it's annoying, but I'm leaving that open on one monitor right now. I don't want to click something and accidentally mess it up

[spurs10]

San Antonio Winos has a nice ring for the bench crew name. Hey I strongly resemble that remark!!

[BillMc]

Hey I strongly resemble that remark!!
:bobo Ha ha. Enjoy the game.

[spurs10]

Murray, Green, KA, Gasol, and LMA.

[Chinook]

Kyle back to starting. Get that SAG mill back in working order.

[BillMc]

Still, haven't got a link thats working for me. Firstrow stream won't load.

[Chinook]

Still, haven't got a link thats working for me. Firstrow stream won't load.

I had to disable plug-ins that prevented ******** and flash from loading automatically. I also moved over to "Link 2"

Wait, auto play is blocked?

[Chinook]

Looked nice by Murray right there.

[Chinook]

They need to be more consistent with continuation. That wasn't being called last game.

EDIT: There we go.

[SAGirl]

Kyle back to starting. Get that SAG mill back in working order.
I can’t watch this one. :td not at home.
Just boxscore. Figures

[Chinook]

Danny wrecked Simmons' shit but got a late foul call by a guy not even near the play.

[Chinook]

I can’t watch this one. :td not at home.
Just boxscore. Figures

He had a nice spin move into a push-shot. He looks fine, but I don't like this line-up.

[Trill Clinton]

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[SAGirl]

He had a nice spin move into a push-shot. He looks fine, but I don't like this line-up.
I haven’t liked Pop insistence on Gasol and LMA and I haven’t been watching this.

[ace3g]

Danny "Transition 3D" Green

[Chinook]

I fundamentally don't understand why Pop wants to play Pau in the starting lineup. I expect the team to start off slow in most games because of it.

[spurs10]

LMA playing hard!

[BillMc]

I now have audio and no video. I tell you these preseasons aren't worth the trouble.

[UZER]

I fundamentally don't understand why Pop wants to play Pau in the starting lineup. I expect the team to start off slow in most games because of it.

Pop just loves old guys. Bottom line.

[ace3g]

Gay to LA!!!

[ace3g]

Joffrey to Patty!!

[Chinook]

Interesting that Manu subbed in so late. BG came with him though.

[ace3g]

Joffrey to Manu!!!

[John Petrucci]

Joffrey might be one of our best big men passers in a while it seems

[Chinook]

This is Simmons' Finals.

[Leetonidas]

Joffrey looking good again :tu

[BillMc]

Just got a stream (I am seeing a pattern here) :lol

What happened in Q1. How is Rudy looking?

[Chinook]

Just got a stream (I am seeing a pattern here) :lol

What happened in Q1. How is Rudy looking?

Had a beautiful pocket pass to LMA. Otherwise has been quiet.

[John Petrucci]

Just got a stream (I am seeing a pattern here) :lol

What happened in Q1. How is Rudy looking?

had an excellent p&r pass to LMA for an easy dunk...didn't see anything besides that

[Chinook]

Joffrey might be one of our best big men passers in a while it seems

He's too green to know better. Really liking him over Pau if Pop has to start a second big.

[BillMc]

Had a beautiful pocket pass to LMA. Otherwise has been quiet.


had an excellent p&r pass to LMA for an easy dunk...didn't see anything besides that

Thanks guys.

[BillMc]

Jeoffrey looks like he'd be perfect for the BG.

[Chinook]

Joff just made that whole possession.

[Leetonidas]

Joff again with the passing...this dude is gonna be a great pickup tbh

[John Petrucci]

Gays gotta keep being aggressive and given chances to get a rhythm for regular season. Won't always be pretty as he hasn't played in a while obviously

[ace3g]

"A Gay Trey"...

[John Petrucci]

"A Gay Trey"...

Def a keeper phrase there

[Chinook]

TGY: :lol d-league benched :lol

[John Petrucci]

:lol Fouling Dijon on a three

[BillMc]

I'm really hoping we see a Gay coming out party soon.

[Chinook]

I'm really hoping we see a Gay coming out party soon.

Packed that in a little tight, didn't you?

[John Petrucci]

I'm really hoping we see a Gay coming out party soon.

Watching his play really feels we're on the brink of it. I like how he's looking

[BillMc]

Packed that in a little tight, didn't you?
:lol

[John Petrucci]

Gotta have some lazy ass D to be got by Kyle on a give and go

[jbspurs]

any streaming or is the game on league pass?

[Chinook]

LMA made a decent pass, but he was right in front of the rim. Would have been an easy hook.

[John Petrucci]

Lead evaporates with Pau in. Shocking

[Chinook]

Fucking awful. Again, LMA being scared of Bismack. Then Forbes and Kyle playing hot potato.

[BillMc]

Kyle hangs his hat on d right?

[John Petrucci]

Does Murray shoot anything but tear drops/floaters? It's not like he's 5'9"

dude can be wide open and he'll shoot it with one hand and have it touch the roof

[SAGirl]

By the boxscore, is this Murray’s best game? How’s he looking?

[Chinook]

By the boxscore, is this Murray’s best game? How’s he looking?

Pretty good. He's getting that entry to LMA down really well.

[BillMc]

Is there any reason to believe Kawhi won't be ready by Game 1?

[Chinook]

Really hated the way that half was called. I like the new continuation rule, but the moving-screen rule is going to piss me off, because I know they won't call it against GS. The Spurs over passed a lot and honestly don't seem to be taking this game seriously. Forbes was quiet, which he can't be if he wants to play. Murray was good. Joff was great. Green was blech.

[John Petrucci]

Is there any reason to believe Kawhi won't be ready by Game 1?

Was just thinking exact same thing...

[SAGirl]

Really hated the way that half was called. I like the new continuation rule, but the moving-screen rule is going to piss me off, because I know they won't call it against GS. The Spurs over passed a lot and honestly don't seem to be taking this game seriously. Forbes was quiet, which he can't be if he wants to play. Murray was good. Joff was great. Green was blech.
I am afraid to ask cause it doesn’t look like guys gelled? How was Kyle? It’s unusual for him to be fouling ppl

[SAGirl]

Heh I mentioned JSiims assist were down and he already has 6 this game.

Whos coaching the game? I bet not Becky

[ceds]

Forbes i like allot.....may get some burn here & there in situational moments unless he is clearly beaten out of the rotation.

[Chinook]

I am afraid to ask cause it doesn’t look like guys gelled? How was Kyle? It’s unusual for him to be fouling ppl

He had a couple of nice plays, but he's been mostly invisible on offense. He hasn't been that great on Hezonia, but his help D is better than his fouls would suggest.


Heh I mentioned JSiims assist were down and he already has 6 this game.

Whos coaching the game? I bet not Becky

Pop is coaching

[Chinook]

Pau not starting the second half. Simmons getting another superstar call.

[SAGirl]

Legit to ask what Gasols role is in the SL

[ceds]

.

[SAGirl]

He had a couple of nice plays, but he's been mostly invisible on offense. He hasn't been that great on Hezonia, but his help D is better than his fouls would suggest.



Pop is coaching
Thanks for the reply. Not happy that Kyle hasn’t been shooting. :-/

[ceds]

Pau not starting the second half. Simmons getting another superstar call.

Pop tip his hat if this really was you Chinook.

He's also been drinking some of his favorite wine for 8 days now and cannot needs t/o.

[BillMc]

Anyone else's stream bizarrely restart at the first quarter?

[Chinook]

Anyone else's stream bizarrely restart at the first quarter?

It knows you're watching.

[ceds]

great!

get me the fuck out of this

[John Petrucci]

JLV can fucking pass!!

[Arcadian]

"A Gay Trey"...

:lol Did Bill Schoening use that on the radio cast?

[ceds]

you know how P.J said that full court lob lonzo threw to a running Kuuuz in summer L "cannot be taught" ?


That's b/s.....Kid's been doing it his whole life

[ceds]

:lol Did Bill Schoening use that on the radio cast?

he did

[BillMc]

It knows you're watching.

Fairly sure its the KGB.

[Chinook]

Joff done fell apart.

[John Petrucci]

Some of these Manu and Kyle passes...man

[John Petrucci]

Joff out for shooting a 3 :lol

Murray hoists another prayer and gets fouled

about to get beat by the scrubbiest of scrubs here

[Ice009]

Is there any reason to believe Kawhi won't be ready by Game 1?

This is what I'm worried about. In some of Manu's interviews he keeps talking about a slow start to the season. I think he even mentioned he doesn't know if Kawhi will be back to start the season, so they may not get off to a good start. I don't know, I don't like the sound of any of it.

[Ice009]

Anyone else's stream bizarrely restart at the first quarter?

What stream are you using? I just got here, so I wouldn't mind watching the first quarter ;).

[BillMc]

What stream are you using? I just got here, so I wouldn't mind watching the first quarter ;).

I was using FirstRow (link 6) I think. Sorry, I don't have the link now, I switched to another.

[BillMc]

This is what I'm worried about. In some of Manu's interviews he keeps talking about a slow start to the season. I think he even mentioned he doesn't know if Kawhi will be back to start the season, so they may not get off to a good start. I don't know, I don't like the sound of any of it.

Agreed. Worries me a lot, short term and long term.

[BillMc]

What stream are you using? I just got here, so I wouldn't mind watching the first quarter ;).

This is my current link

http://ifirstrow.eu/watch/582521/2/watch-san-antonio-spurs-vs-orlando-magic.html

[BillMc]

No White tonight?

[tonight...you]

No White tonight?
That's wafist...

[SAGirl]

Simmons making PATFO regret not giving him that contract

[John Petrucci]

Costello is really awful...

Also Simmons is going to go HAM on us for years. Won't usually matter though

[Chinook]

Simmons playing with the third-stringers is one of the saddest things I've ever seen.

[Darius Bieber]

God this team is trash.

[SAGirl]

Put up a double double of 20 and 10 assists. Kind of grrrr upset I didn’t watch it but on the other hand not sure I’d like to now that I know how it went. Except that Dijon appears to have had a great game

[SAGirl]

Simmons playing with the third-stringers is one of the saddest things I've ever seen.
Me missing the game, I don’t understand this. The Spurs app doesn’t give lineups just minutes on who played. He appeared to have had a great game. Playing with the 3rd stringers is good for leadership

[Chinook]

Me missing the game, I don’t understand this. The Spurs app doesn’t give lineups just minutes on who played. He appeared to have had a great game. Playing with the 3rd stringers is good for leadership

It has nothing to do with leadership. Simmons was out there desperately trying to win the game, which worked because the Spurs had guys like Costello and Hillard in there. He treated a meaningless pre-season game like it was his Super Bowl.

[coachmac87]

It has nothing to do with leadership. Simmons was out there desperately trying to win the game, which worked because the Spurs had guys like Costello and Hillard in there. He treated a meaningless pre-season game like it was his Super Bowl.

Why wouldn't he?? He felt disrespected by Spurs and only will play here one more time all year...

[tonight...you]

It has nothing to do with leadership. Simmons was out there desperately trying to win the game, which worked because the Spurs had guys like Costello and Hillard in there. He treated a meaningless pre-season game like it was his Super Bowl.
Like that rookie sophomore game last year...
Yay him. I watched him. Same guy as last year.

[BillMc]

Worried about Bertans and to a lesser extent Anderson. Not seeing much progress from them.

[John B]

It's only natural to play good against your old team. Also Simmons probably has family and friends in the game. He just wants to play good. More power to him.

[BillMc]

Rudy is moving better than I expected. Now he needs to translate it into production.

[ceds]

we shall see.....like i said i would appreciate support on the NBA / FB site (in a positive way)

my intention were very clear...i.e easing into the NBA board + stay on the lonzo topic on LG

wtf is up with this?

show is now over

[Robz4000]

Ok, who the fuck is this ceds character and why do I see his gibberish all over?

[ceds]

because its been a very intense week vs who knows how many people trying to "challenge" my personal life and hard to gather thoughts these last few days.

i never wanted to disclose it in the first place...isnt it obvious by now???

[azarel]

because its been a very intense week vs who knows how many people trying to "challenge" my personal life and hard to gather thoughts these last few days.

i never wanted to disclose it in the first place...isnt it obvious by now???

dude stop posting in every thread.. just stick to one and stay there if its all about your 'personal life'... i just want to know about the preseason game... not about you....

[SAGirl]

Worried about Bertans and to a lesser extent Anderson. Not seeing much progress from them.
I didn't watch the game but I share your concerns, not going to lie. However Anderson tweaked an ankle and doesn't have chemistry or rhythm. I do hope both find their rhythm and for his sake, I hope Kyle finds his shooting touch. It looks like he didn't have a good game at all which is,bittersweet for me, bc I wanted to watch him but now I think I'd be disappointed if I did. On to the next one. These games are important for fixing their issues.

Also, kind of disappointed about the Gasol pairing to start but I guess he also deserves time to ring a groove.

[spurs10]

Simmons making PATFO regret not giving him that contract
The Spurs are likely the first thing he thanks in his prayers every night. Like Boban, thanks to the Spurs he is a multi-millionaire. He was hanging out with all the players and coaching staff before the game. I'm sure everyone, especially Pop, is thrilled for he and his family.

[Snaq O'Meal]

Costello is really awful...

Joff = Tony's guy.

Costello = RC Buffoon's guy?

[dabom]

I didn't watch the game but I share your concerns, not going to lie. However Anderson tweaked an ankle and doesn't have chemistry or rhythm. I do hope both find their rhythm and for his sake, I hope Kyle finds his shooting touch. It looks like he didn't have a good game at all which is,bittersweet for me, bc I wanted to watch him but now I think I'd be disappointed if I did. On to the next one. These games are important for fixing their issues.

Also, kind of disappointed about the Gasol pairing to start but I guess he also deserves time to ring a groove.

Can't find something he's never had. :lol

[dabom]

Can we trade fathead already?

[TheGreatYacht]

Simmons with 20 & 10 while Green is scoreless
Chinook working overnight to spin that shit

[dabom]

Simmons with 20 & 10 while Green is scoreless
Chinook (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557) working overnight to spin that shit

"Why he try so hard?.. its just a preseason game..." - Chinook. :lol

[LakerHater]

https://images.imgbox.com/fc/6b/9slXZlji_o.gif

[BillMc]

https://images.imgbox.com/fc/6b/9slXZlji_o.gif

Nice. Thanks:toast

[Chinook]

Why wouldn't he?? He felt disrespected by Spurs and only will play here one more time all year...

Because being butt-hurt over a team not forcing you to take the QO is the epitome of petty.

[Mr. Body]

https://images.imgbox.com/fc/6b/9slXZlji_o.gif

That's sweet.

And if you told me five years ago that LaMarcus Aldridge and Rudy Gay would be on our team, I'd say you were fucking crazy.

[ceds]

Because being butt-hurt over a team not forcing you to take the QO is the epitome of petty.

LOL....WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY??

AGAIN PUT UP $$$$ OR FUCK OFF!!!!!

[8FOR!3]

I was at the game tonight, Murray looked decent but had some stupid turnovers and missed shots/free throws/floaters. Overall I think that was a perfectly acceptable game for him at this stage. Aldridge looked solid, missed some jumpers but hit a couple and did other things. Lovergne looked really good, he was a great passer and showed some moves in the post. Rudy Gay looked good, missed two bring the house down type of dunks but they were well defended and I think it's going to take a while for him to get back in really good shape and get his legs back under him but he's moving very well.

[Mr. Body]

That's sweet.

And if you told me five years ago that LaMarcus Aldridge and Rudy Gay would be on our team, I'd say you were fucking crazy.

And fucking Pau Gasol, for that matter.

[SAGirl]

The Spurs are likely the first thing he thanks in his prayers every night. Like Boban, thanks to the Spurs he is a multi-millionaire. He was hanging out with all the players and coaching staff before the game. I'm sure everyone, especially Pop, is thrilled for he and his family.
That true and a good point. I meant it in the way he’s always going to ball hard and show off against the Spurs, maybe remind Pop if what he’s missing.

[raybies]

Dude Simmons.

[TheGreatYacht]

"Why he try so hard?.. its just a preseason game..." - Chinook (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557). :lol
:lmao LMFAOOOOOO

[BillMc]

I was at the game tonight, Murray looked decent but had some stupid turnovers and missed shots/free throws/floaters. Overall I think that was a perfectly acceptable game for him at this stage. Aldridge looked solid, missed some jumpers but hit a couple and did other things. Lovergne looked really good, he was a great passer and showed some moves in the post. Rudy Gay looked good, missed two bring the house down type of dunks but they were well defended and I think it's going to take a while for him to get back in really good shape and get his legs back under him but he's moving very well.

Thanks man for the update from someone who actually attended. :toast Looking forward to hearing what spurs10 has to say as well. He was there.

[SAGirl]

I was at the game tonight, Murray looked decent but had some stupid turnovers and missed shots/free throws/floaters. Overall I think that was a perfectly acceptable game for him at this stage. Aldridge looked solid, missed some jumpers but hit a couple and did other things. Lovergne looked really good, he was a great passer and showed some moves in the post. Rudy Gay looked good, missed two bring the house down type of dunks but they were well defended and I think it's going to take a while for him to get back in really good shape and get his legs back under him but he's moving very well.thanks for the review :tu I always appreciate these sincere impressions from game attendees

[SAGirl]

Dude Simmons.
I know you championed his cause...He may break out after all. I wish him the best. (Not against the Spurs though, go kill the east conference ).. Is Aaron Gordon looking like he’s going to have a MIP year?

[spurs10]

That true and a good point. I meant it in the way he’s always going to ball hard and show off against the Spurs, maybe remind Pop if what he’s missing. Yeah that's true too. I think everyone is happy for him though. What an amazing story from paying $150 for a tryout with the then Austin Toros to the ultimate dream come true! I think he will give it 110% every time he plays anyone, especially us!!:toast

[spurs10]

I was at the game tonight, Murray looked decent but had some stupid turnovers and missed shots/free throws/floaters. Overall I think that was a perfectly acceptable game for him at this stage. Aldridge looked solid, missed some jumpers but hit a couple and did other things. Lovergne looked really good, he was a great passer and showed some moves in the post. Rudy Gay looked good, missed two bring the house down type of dunks but they were well defended and I think it's going to take a while for him to get back in really good shape and get his legs back under him but he's moving very well. I had a very similar take. Those were my top three takeaways- LMA is playing great, Lauvergne was assisting and grabbing boards like he wants to make a difference, and Rudy Gay is a damn good addition. The one dunk he almost tomahawked was indeed contested, but it still obvious that this guy is the he real deal. I think he will have a great season, at least the eye test so far is promising. Murray got the start and he had an alright game, but not great by any means. Missed a lot of floaters and shot less than 50% I believe.

The main thing about this game was Pop was giving all the new guys plenty of rope to hang themselves with unfortunately. It's always a bit of a drag seeing guys just have bad performances when you know they've worked hard for the opportunity. As we squandered a double digit lead in the fourth quarter, I was feeling bad for a few of them. It was a pre-season game and could have easily been winnable, but we weren't playing for the win.

[raybies]

I know you championed his cause...He may break out after all. I wish him the best. (Not against the Spurs though, go kill the east conference ).. Is Aaron Gordon looking like he’s going to have a MIP year?
Me and my buddy were talking about Gordon... All he needed was a j to open the rest of his game up. He could be really good. They got some nice pieces they just need an Alpha and Gordon might be it. As for Simmons, I thought he might be the next Stephen Jackson but we'll see.

Edit: As for Hejonia... What did they do to that kid...

[ceds]

Thankyou spursfans for some support.

i need help right now

[SAGirl]

I had a very similar take. Those were my top three takeaways- LMA is playing great, Lauvergne was assisting and grabbing boards like he wants to make a difference, and Rudy Gay is a damn good addition. The one dunk he almost tomahawked was indeed contested, but it still obvious that this guy is the he real deal. I think he will have a great season, at least the eye test so far is promising. Murray got the start and he had an alright game, but not great by any means. Missed a lot of floaters and shot less than 50% I believe.

The main thing about this game was Pop was giving all the new guys plenty of rope to hang themselves with unfortunately. It's always a bit of a drag seeing guys just have bad performances when you know they've worked hard for the opportunity. As we squandered a double digit lead in the fourth quarter, I was feeling bad for a few of them. It was a pre-season game and could have easily been winnable, but we weren't playing for the win.
:tu thanks for your review too. Much appreciated.

[spurs10]

:tu thanks for your review too. Much appreciated. :toast My pleasure! 8FOR!3 and I definitely saw the same game.

[Ice009]

I really did want to keep Simmons, especially for the price he got.

[Ice009]

I was at the game tonight, Murray looked decent but had some stupid turnovers and missed shots/free throws/floaters. Overall I think that was a perfectly acceptable game for him at this stage. Aldridge looked solid, missed some jumpers but hit a couple and did other things. Lovergne looked really good, he was a great passer and showed some moves in the post. Rudy Gay looked good, missed two bring the house down type of dunks but they were well defended and I think it's going to take a while for him to get back in really good shape and get his legs back under him but he's moving very well.

What do you mean by missed? He tried throwing down some dunks in traffic? or were these missed dunks with space? As in, does he not have any explosiveness to finish them?

[SAGirl]

What do you mean by missed? He tried throwing down some dunks in traffic? or were these missed dunks with space? As in, does he not have any explosiveness to finish them?
I don’t know what he meant obviously but I had noticed Rudy missing alley oops he couldn’t grab in other games.
He looks much better than one could expect but that’s more a product of his height + strength. He’s still just skilled all around and a good enough shooter, etc to have + impact offensively but I think his hops aren’t what they used to be. That just my opinion.

[BillMc]

I had a very similar take. Those were my top three takeaways- LMA is playing great, Lauvergne was assisting and grabbing boards like he wants to make a difference, and Rudy Gay is a damn good addition. The one dunk he almost tomahawked was indeed contested, but it still obvious that this guy is the he real deal. I think he will have a great season, at least the eye test so far is promising. Murray got the start and he had an alright game, but not great by any means. Missed a lot of floaters and shot less than 50% I believe.

The main thing about this game was Pop was giving all the new guys plenty of rope to hang themselves with unfortunately. It's always a bit of a drag seeing guys just have bad performances when you know they've worked hard for the opportunity. As we squandered a double digit lead in the fourth quarter, I was feeling bad for a few of them. It was a pre-season game and could have easily been winnable, but we weren't playing for the win.

Thanks for the review my friend.:toast Hope you enjoyed the game.

[Fireball]

I have not watched any PS games yet but I am happy how Lauvergne seems to be performing. Being in the typical international environment the Spurs provide makes him more comfortable than with other teams. I liked his game when I saw him on the french national team some years ago and am happy to have him on the team. His passing seems to be superb.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Anyone got a workable stream yet?

It's harder than you think if you are a 50+ male...

[cutewizard]

:bobo

[cutewizard]

We got two Diaws, Kyle and Joff

[cutewizard]

Plus Rudy Gay, who is a semi Diaw......

Thats 3 Diaws!!!

I predict a VERay good season for my Spurs....

[SAGirl]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=92&v=nZ3KZ6Dr6HM

[Brazil]

Thanks for the reply. Not happy that Kyle hasn’t been shooting. :-/

same old same old tbh

[Brazil]

Don't get your expectations too high with Lauvergne tbh... he is quite unconsistent, he has very solid games where you'd think wow dude is actually very solid and the next three of nothing... happens all the time with France and during length of his career.

[SAGirl]

Don't get your expectations too high with Lauvergne tbh... he is quite unconsistent, he has very solid games where you'd think wow dude is actually very solid and the next three of nothing... happens all the time with France and during length of his career.

man.. way to deflate and burst my bubble.
I suppose roleplayers on minimum and small deals will be inconsistent but so far he seems to be the teams 3rd big, and I am not partial to Gasol. Gasol was, for his salary, very disappointing in the playoffs, and unlike Lamarcus who took a lot of heat, deservedly, he quietly ducked under the radar. I would have been happy with Simmons being resign and Gasol let go, personally. I don't know what to tell you about this team's construction. I like some things about them, a lot but others made me scratch my head.

[Chinook]

Don't get your expectations too high with Lauvergne tbh... he is quite unconsistent, he has very solid games where you'd think wow dude is actually very solid and the next three of nothing... happens all the time with France and during length of his career.

He started to fade last game. The Magic were jumping his passes, and he was clanging shots and playing bad D. So long as Pop starts Gasol, Joff has a rotation spot, but there will likely be a number of changes to the rotation coming up.

[SAGirl]

He started to fade last game. The Magic were jumping his passes, and he was clanging shots and playing bad D. So long as Pop starts Gasol, Joff has a rotation spot, but there will likely be a number of changes to the rotation coming up.
I would have liked to have seen more experiments in preseason frankly.

It's my hope that Rudy being brought along slowly (he didn't participate in the open gym and had his minutes managed plus rested one game), + Kawhi being injured, then Kyle tweaking an ankle altered preseason plans. But I also have seen Pop insist on his current lineup... it makes sense for me, whatever it was the coaches decided to do, they have to let them get enough time together and chemistry to figure it out... but one hopes that is not all there is in their bag of tricks. For them having constructed a team with only 3 traditional bigs, they have insisted a whole lot on playing them together as much as they can.

[BillMc]

It's harder than you think if you are a 50+ male...

I understand. Can be a pain in the butt getting a good stream at any age.

[YGWHI]

Is there any reason to believe Kawhi won't be ready by Game 1?

Who knows. The Spurs have been extremely cautious, also secretive about players' injuries.

But watching some preseason vids, Kawhi doesn't look good at all.

It was hard for him to take the ball
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And he was limping. A little limp but still...
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There also a part of "behind scenes" HEB commercials where Kawhi could barely sit.

[BillMc]

Who knows. The Spurs have been extremely cautious, also secretive about players' injuries.

But watching some preseason vids, Kawhi doesn't look good at all.

It was hard for him to take the ball
912360378126004224

And he was limping. A little limp but still...
914172054903119872

There also a part of "behind scenes" HEB commercials where Kawhi could barely sit.

Yeah, definitely see that limp. Thanks for posting. I'm worried on two levels. 1) for the immediate beginning of the season and 2) that this is something chronic that can affect Kawhi's career.

[spurs50_]

So, when do we start cutting players?

[Dex]

So, when do we start cutting players?

Considering the short preseason, probably after the last game on Friday.

[cutewizard]

Guys, do you know some sites where we can download the preseason Spurs games, if any?

[YGWHI]

Yeah, definitely see that limp. Thanks for posting. I'm worried on two levels. 1) for the immediate beginning of the season
Kawhi didn't touch a ball in the last two weeks. When Jabari Young shows before/after practices videos, all players are there but Kawhi.

We don't know if he'll play next Wesnesday but I doubt he will have a strong start to the season. In his first 7-9 games, he'll be rusty in limited minutes.


2) that this is something chronic that can affect Kawhi's career.
Are you religious, Bill?
https://i.imgur.com/Zu69v1K.jpg

[BillMc]

Kawhi didn't touch a ball in the last two weeks. When Jabari Young shows before/after practices videos, all players are there but Kawhi.

We don't know if he'll play next Wesnesday but I doubt he will have a strong start to the season. In his first 7-9 games, he'll be rusty in limited minutes.


Are you religious, Bill?
https://i.imgur.com/Zu69v1K.jpg

May have to set out a few Kawhi icons and candles at the local Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral until he's healthy.

Maybe LaMarcus "I'm an alpha dog, no, really I am, I promise" Aldridge can sustain us the first month of the season.

[Ice009]

Who knows. The Spurs have been extremely cautious, also secretive about players' injuries.

But watching some preseason vids, Kawhi doesn't look good at all.

It was hard for him to take the ball
912360378126004224

And he was limping. A little limp but still...
914172054903119872

There also a part of "behind scenes" HEB commercials where Kawhi could barely sit.

Darn, this does not look good at all. I thought he'd be back to start the season.

Why isn't the San Antonio media asking more about how he's going?

[spurs10]

I basically think we'll be alright, if a little slow in the beginning of the season.

[Ice009]

I basically think we'll be alright, if a little slow in the beginning of the season.

Do you think he'll be ready to go, though?

[spurs10]

Do you think he'll be ready to go, though? We've been so secretive about Kawhi's condition I have no idea. I saw him at the game sitting with LMA and he looked happy and not the least bit distressed, but that doesn't speak to whether he is fit to play. You'd think this summer would have been enough and I heard he was training, but who knows?

[Ice009]

We've been so secretive about Kawhi's condition I have no idea. I saw him at the game sitting with LMA and he looked happy and not the least bit distressed, but that doesn't speak to whether he is fit to play. You'd think this summer would have been enough and I heard he was training, but who knows?

Well in interviews Manu keeps talking about the team getting off to a slow start being without Tony and Kawhi (he includes Kawhi's name when he brings up Tony). He's mentioned that once or twice, so that Is why I am worried as Manu made it sound like Kawhi won't be ready to start the season.

[Brazil]

man.. way to deflate and burst my bubble.
I suppose roleplayers on minimum and small deals will be inconsistent but so far he seems to be the teams 3rd big, and I am not partial to Gasol. Gasol was, for his salary, very disappointing in the playoffs, and unlike Lamarcus who took a lot of heat, deservedly, he quietly ducked under the radar. I would have been happy with Simmons being resign and Gasol let go, personally. I don't know what to tell you about this team's construction. I like some things about them, a lot but others made me scratch my head.


He started to fade last game. The Magic were jumping his passes, and he was clanging shots and playing bad D. So long as Pop starts Gasol, Joff has a rotation spot, but there will likely be a number of changes to the rotation coming up.

I do wish joff to be good with Spurs but my expectations are quite long low tbh.. end of bench rotation player that's his ceiling, he has some Boris Diaw in him but unfortunately not the good side of Boris...

[dabom]

I do wish joff to be good with Spurs but my expectations are quite long low tbh.. end of bench rotation player that's his ceiling, he has some Boris Diaw in him but unfortunately not the good side of Boris...
Boris could initiate the offense from the post. Before he got lazy anyways. :lol